Ant Lion Info

Once in reach, the antlion seizes the prey with its massive, sickle-shaped mandibles . It injects a paralyzing venom and digestive enzymes that liquefy the insect's internals, allowing the antlion to "slurp" its meal. Life Cycle and Transformation

The antlion larva constructs its trap by moving backward in a spiral and flicking sand away with its head, creating a perfect cone-shaped funnel in loose, dry soil. ant lion

Though they look like "miniature monsters" as larvae, antlions eventually undergo a complete metamorphosis. Once in reach, the antlion seizes the prey

If the prey tries to climb out, the antlion flicks jets of sand at it to destabilize the walls and trigger mini-landslides that pull the victim back down. Once in reach